With its once-secret nuclear bunker, now a museum and home to Brentwood, which has Mountnessing Windmill – a restored, working post mill, Old MacDonald’s Farm and a short drive to a number of Blue Flag beaches in the Thames Estuary, glamping in Essex is worlds away from your typical British camping holiday.

Kelvedon Hatch Campsite

From £28 per night
Sitting pretty between coast and countryside is our Kelvedon Hatch campsite, a peaceful yet well-equipped spot tucked away down quiet leafy lanes. From here you're within easy reach of some fantastic days out including RHS Garden Hyde Hall, a vast estate with fantastic panoramic views of surrounding hills and farmland, and the fabulous beaches of Southend.

The campsite has showers, toilets, laundry facilities, a children's play area and washing-up facilities.